Medical Eye & Dental International Care Organization (MEDICO)
Mission:
Volunteer teams of 10-20 serve in remote areas of Central America, being hosted by an in-country nonprofit organization. Each volunteer pays a trip fee of $850 plus airfare from their home state. Teams serving in the Moskitia region of Honduras are assessed a trip fee of $1050 plus airfare
Programs
Program Type: Delivery of Care
Program Name: None
Countries/Regions Served: Honduras, Nicaragua
Duration: 1 week
Recruited Personnel: Dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, nurses, optometrists, interpreters, and lay volunteers
Language Requirements: None; Spanish helpful
Accommodations: Provided, hotel, ground transportation, immigration, taxes, and food
Materials Needed: Dentists bring instruments for extractions and general dentistry (restorative equipment, dental chairs/stools, and supplies are provided)
